Treadmill 10 and 22: Why does the belt stop after starting up?
Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve issues involving the walking belt stopping after starting a workout on the
BowFlex Treadmill 10 and 22.
Some common complaints may include (click a topic to jump to troubleshooting):
Belt moves momentarily then stops
Belt stops moving after starting a workout
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue
Belt moves for a few seconds, then stops
Tools you may need:
Phillips head screwdriver
5mm hex/Allen wrench, or the wrench from the hardware
card included with your machine
10mm open-ended wrench
1. Unplug your machine from power and wait five minutes before continuing to allow power to dissipate from your
machine.
2. Remove the motor cover:
a. Remove the five screws attaching the motor cover with a Phillips head screwdriver (reference 1)
b. Lift to remove the motor cover
c. Set the cover and hardware off to the side for re-assembly after troubleshooting is complete
(Reference 1)
There are 5 screws to remove from the motor cover - 3 screws on top and 2 in the front.
3. Inspect the speed sensor and confirm it is properly positioned, undamaged, and plugged into the Motor Control
Board (MCB) completely:
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